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Campaigning for a greener futureMon, 10 Aug 2015 17:48:15 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.25 Late Summer Crops to Boost Your Veg Plothttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/5-late-summer-crops-to-boost-your-veg-plot
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/5-late-summer-crops-to-boost-your-veg-plot#commentsMon, 10 Aug 2015 17:48:15 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_article&p=2181We’re halfway through August and the berries are bursting with juice, the beans are abundant and you could be forgiven for thinking that the focus is now on harvesting rather than planting. But you’d be wrong. There are still plenty of opportunities to refill the veg beds and get more seedlings growing in succession. As […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/5-late-summer-crops-to-boost-your-veg-plot/feed0KIN 2015: Food for Thought, Quite Literallyhttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/kin-2015-food-for-thought-quite-literally
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/kin-2015-food-for-thought-quite-literally#commentsSun, 12 Jul 2015 15:41:31 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_article&p=2173Yesterday I attended The Vegetarian Society’s TED talks-style KIN 2015 conference in Manchester, along with colleagues from Compassion in World Farming’s Cheshire supporters’ group. As a vegetarian of several decades’ standing, I was looking forward to meeting like-minded people but I didn’t expect to learn much. I was certainly wrong on the second count. With […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/kin-2015-food-for-thought-quite-literally/feed0How to Make Your Summer Holiday Greenerhttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/how-to-make-your-summer-holiday-greener
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/how-to-make-your-summer-holiday-greener#commentsWed, 03 Jun 2015 08:00:32 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_article&p=2154After a cold, dull winter, most people look forward to a family holiday where the sun is reliable and the temperature’s just right for lounging on the beach and relaxing. There are so many aspects of holidaying that can contribute to your carbon footprint, so we thought we’d put together a helpful guide to give […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/how-to-make-your-summer-holiday-greener/feed0Stern: Shell Don’t Believe We Can Prevent 2 Degree Risehttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/stern-shell-dont-believe-we-can-prevent-2-degree-rise-2147
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/stern-shell-dont-believe-we-can-prevent-2-degree-rise-2147#commentsTue, 02 Jun 2015 12:32:47 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?p=2147The debates about climate change and its inevitability, our ability to prevent it happening and what we do to mitigate its effects if we fail to act are becoming more heated. Fossil fuel companies continue to attempt their justifications for oil explorations, putting rainforests and potentially the pristine Arctic at risk. With coal, oil and […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/stern-shell-dont-believe-we-can-prevent-2-degree-rise-2147/feed0Ideas for a Green Bank Holidayhttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/ideas-for-a-green-bank-holiday
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/ideas-for-a-green-bank-holiday#commentsMon, 25 May 2015 11:05:44 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_article&p=2135Bank holidays are that time of year when you get an extra day off giving you time to catch up on jobs you’ve been putting off and enjoy some leisure time with the family. We wanted to share some ideas and inspiration for a more environmentally friendly bank holiday, whether you’re planning a trip to […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/ideas-for-a-green-bank-holiday/feed0Tool Sharing to Save Resourceshttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/tool-sharing-to-save-resources
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/tool-sharing-to-save-resources#commentsTue, 19 May 2015 18:47:47 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_blog&p=2128Do you ever look in your garden shed or garage, under the bed or on top of the wardrobe and wonder where all that ‘stuff’ comes from? I’ve always been a bit of a womble, keeping hold of items in case they come in handy one day, but what about all those items you have […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/tool-sharing-to-save-resources/feed0One Woman’s Trash is Another Woman’s Treasurehttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/one-womans-trash-is-another-womans-treasure
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/one-womans-trash-is-another-womans-treasure#commentsThu, 02 Apr 2015 17:27:41 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_blog&p=2121Well when I say ‘trash’ I’m perhaps not being 100% accurate because I was never going to throw this ‘trash’ in the bin. Even adding it to my recycling was out of the question, even though the items could be recycled along with glass jars and bottles. No, the subject of this post was not […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/one-womans-trash-is-another-womans-treasure/feed0Learning Sustainablyhttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/learning-sustainably
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/learning-sustainably#commentsMon, 05 Jan 2015 19:35:48 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_blog&p=2116So in September I enrolled at Keele University as a student on the BSc Environment and Sustainability course. Having toyed with the idea of returning to education to get my degree, I found this course on my doorstep and it looked amazing. I’ve just finished my first Semester of modules (the exams remain) but my […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/learning-sustainably/feed0Lisa’s Beauty Products are the Natural Solutionhttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/lisas-beauty-products-are-the-natural-solution
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/lisas-beauty-products-are-the-natural-solution#commentsWed, 09 Jul 2014 22:06:42 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_article&p=2104We believe strongly in beauty and skin care products made with natural ingredients. Lisa Johnson started her own business making beauty products from her home in Wilmslow, Cheshire so we wanted to share the story of her venture, LJ’s Natural Solutions. Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Lisa. I’m 40. I’ve got two kids, […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/lisas-beauty-products-are-the-natural-solution/feed0Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser Reviewhttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/liz-earle-hot-cloth-cleanser-review
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/liz-earle-hot-cloth-cleanser-review#commentsThu, 22 May 2014 09:29:18 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_article&p=2094Liz Earle, advocates for naturally active skincare, have developed this 2-step facial cleanser to promote cleaner skin. By applying the product to dry skin, this creates an exfoliating effect, which is then removed in a polishing motion using a muslin cloth. This particular product is renowned throughout the beauty industry as being a go-to skincare […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/liz-earle-hot-cloth-cleanser-review/feed0Join In With WWF’s Earth Hourhttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/join-in-with-wwfs-earth-hour
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/join-in-with-wwfs-earth-hour#commentsFri, 28 Mar 2014 14:44:43 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_article&p=2079Every year, WWF organises Earth Hour. The idea behind it is to bring together as many people as possible to collaborate and commit to looking after our planet. Earth Hour first launched in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. 2,100 businesses and 2.2 million people joined in, switching their lights off for the hour. Since then, the […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/join-in-with-wwfs-earth-hour/feed0Spring has Sprung!http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/spring-has-sprung
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/spring-has-sprung#commentsFri, 21 Mar 2014 17:14:02 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_article&p=2076Yesterday was the first official day of spring, so what better excuse to get out exploring the great outdoors this weekend? We’ve put together a checklist of things to keep an eye out for, whether you’re out on a countryside walk with the kids, or are heading out with a camera and want some springtime […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/spring-has-sprung/feed0Lambing Live at Reaseheath Collegehttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/lambing-live-at-reaseheath-college
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/lambing-live-at-reaseheath-college#commentsMon, 10 Mar 2014 21:33:54 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_blog&p=2037This weekend, spring has most definitely sprung, and what better proof than newborn lambs? Each year around the UK, lambing events take place and we headed along to a local one to see some baby lambs taking their first tentative steps in the world. We headed over to Reaseheath College, an agricultural college in Nantwich, […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/lambing-live-at-reaseheath-college/feed0Shop Smart, Shop Local – The Cheshire Ladders Mantrahttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/shop-smart-shop-local-the-cheshire-ladders-mantra
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/shop-smart-shop-local-the-cheshire-ladders-mantra#commentsThu, 06 Mar 2014 14:30:06 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_article&p=2011Shopping locally is a great way to keep variety on the high street and support independent businesses trying to make a living. There are small business owners providing a vast array of services from baked goods to home improvements, gift ware to coffee shops throughout the towns, villages and cities of the UK. We spoke […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/shop-smart-shop-local-the-cheshire-ladders-mantra/feed0Maintaining a Wildlife Pondhttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/maintaining-a-wildlife-pond
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/maintaining-a-wildlife-pond#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 17:15:16 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_article&p=2035If you love attracting wildlife to your garden, a pond is an addition you should definitely consider. Once your pond is dug however, it’s also important to maintain it to keep a healthy habitat for frogs, newts and even bees, who need water to make honey. It can be tempting to clear your pond in […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/maintaining-a-wildlife-pond/feed0Having a SEED-ballhttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/having-a-seed-ball
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/having-a-seed-ball#commentsSun, 02 Mar 2014 19:46:13 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_blog&p=1984We first heard about SEEDBALL through Twitter and were so excited when we received a little package through the post with a tin of butterfly mix seedballs to scatter at Green Village HQ. If you haven’t heard about SEEDBALL, you can find out more about their fantastic products and the aims of their project in […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/having-a-seed-ball/feed0Find Suzanne’s Organic Chocolates at the End of the Rainbowhttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/find-suzannes-organic-chocolates-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/find-suzannes-organic-chocolates-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow#commentsFri, 28 Feb 2014 09:00:13 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_article&p=1933We love chocolate (who doesn’t?!) So when we heard about Rainbow Organic Chocolates, handmade by Suzanne with assistance from her 13 year old son Euan, we had to find out more. Rainbow Organic Chocolates launched as a family business just north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in September 2013. In June 2014, they will be relocating to […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/find-suzannes-organic-chocolates-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow/feed0A Swishing Good Timehttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/a-swishing-good-time
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/a-swishing-good-time#commentsThu, 27 Feb 2014 16:39:08 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_blog&p=1966As part of Go Green Week, Keele University held The Big Green Swish. Now if you’ve never been swishing before (which I hadn’t) then you’re in for a treat. I had always been curious about attending a swishing party but until now, the opportunity hadn’t arisen. I therefore jumped at the chance to get involved […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/blogs/a-swishing-good-time/feed0SEEDBALL – Transforming Urban Spaces With Wildflowershttp://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/seedball-transforming-urban-spaces-with-wildflowers
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/seedball-transforming-urban-spaces-with-wildflowers#commentsTue, 25 Feb 2014 20:41:06 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_article&p=1940Encouraging wildlife into gardens and the wider environment is something close to our hearts. From pollination of plants to the fruit in British orchards and vegetables in allotments and veg plots around the UK, bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects have a key role to play. Wild flowers can be a simple and beautiful way […]

]]>http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/seedball-transforming-urban-spaces-with-wildflowers/feed0Ryton Gardens – A Place to ‘Garden Organic’http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/ryton-gardens-a-place-to-garden-organic
http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/articles/ryton-gardens-a-place-to-garden-organic#commentsWed, 19 Feb 2014 13:04:31 +0000http://thegreenvillage.co.uk/?post_type=tgv_article&p=1921Ryton Gardens near Coventry is not only an inspiring place to visit with the family; it is also home to Garden Organic, a charity at the forefront of organic growing in the UK. James Campbell is the Chief Executive of Garden Organic, and we spoke to him about organic growing and why he thinks it […]